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BlackRock Proposes Stablecoin-Powered Tokenized AI Computing Assets

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC · How we work

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BlackRock projects tokenizing AI computing resources as tradable financial assets.
Its whitepaper cites machine-to-machine micropayments, automated tokenized asset trading, and computing-resource financialization.
BlackRock expects stablecoins to power AI agent micropayments, noting $11 trillion volume last year.
Raoul Pal argues BlackRock’s tokenization view omits identity and energy considerations.
BlackRock reports $150 billion in digital assets, $65 billion stablecoin reserves, and $80 billion ETFs.

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BlackRock projects tokenizing AI computing resources as tradable financial assets.
Its whitepaper cites machine-to-machine micropayments, automated tokenized asset trading, and computing-resource financialization.
BlackRock expects stablecoins to power AI agent micropayments, noting $11 trillion volume last year.
Raoul Pal argues BlackRock’s tokenization view omits identity and energy considerations.
BlackRock reports $150 billion in digital assets, $65 billion stablecoin reserves, and $80 billion ETFs.